Compare Fujifilm X-S20 vs Fujifilm X-T30 III
In this technical comparison between the Fujifilm X-S20 and the Fujifilm X-T30 III, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $1,299 / £1,249 and $999 (Body Only).
| Specifications |
Fujifilm X-S20 |
Fujifilm X-T30 III |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May 2023 | November 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 127.7 x 85.1 x 65.4 mm | 118.4× 82.8× 46.8 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 491g (with battery and card) | 378g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X Mount | Fujifilm X Mount |
| Weather Sealing | No (Standard construction) | No |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | X-Trans CMOS 4 (Back-illuminated) | X-Trans CMOS 4 (Back-illuminated) |
| Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5× 15.6 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 26.1 Megapixels | 26.1 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | 160–12,800 (Extended: 80–51,200) | 160 – 12,800 (Native); Expandable to 80 – 51,200 |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis In-body (IBIS) up to 7.0 stops | No In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); Digital IS available for video |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touch LCD; 1.84M dots | 3.0-inch Tilting Touchscreen LCD (1.62M-dot) |
| Viewfinder | 0.39-inch OLED EVF; 2.36M dots; 0.62x magnification | 2.36M-dot OLED Color Viewfinder; 0.62x magnification |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 425 points | 425 Intelligent Hybrid AF points (PDAF + CDAF) |
| Autofocus System | Intelligent Hybrid AF (Phase + Contrast) with AI Subject Detection | X-Processor 5 AI-driven Subject Detection |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Includes tracking for Animals, Birds, Cars, Motorcycles, Airplanes, and Trains) | Yes; improved tracking for Humans, Animals, Birds, Cars, Trains, and Insects |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 8 fps (Mechanical); 20 fps (Electronic); up to 30 fps (Electronic with 1.25x crop) | 8 fps (Mechanical); Up to 30 fps (Electronic with 1.25x crop) |
| Formats | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit), TIFF | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit), TIFF (8/16-bit via in-camera conversion) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 6.2K (Open Gate) up to 30p; 4K up to 60p; 1080p up to 240p | 6.2K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p; 1080p at 240p |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording | 4:2:2 10-bit Internal Recording |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack (now natively on the body) | 2.5mm Mic jack (external adapter for headphones via USB-C) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Single slot | 1 Slot (located in battery compartment) |
| Sensor Technology | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Yes (Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.2 | Yes (Bluetooth 4.2) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2); supports webcam use without software (UVC/UAC) | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | NP-W235 (Significant upgrade from the X-S10) | NP-W126S |
| Battery Life | Approx. 750–800 shots (Economy mode) | Approx. 315 shots (Up to 425 in Economy Mode) |
| USB charging | Yes | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, NP-W235 battery, AC power adapter, USB cable, Shoulder strap, Body cap | X-T30 III Body, NP-W126S Battery, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. |
| Price | Approx. $1,299 / £1,249 | $999 (Body Only) |
| Full Details | X-S20 - Full Specifications | X-T30 III - Full Specifications |